Puff: The Magic Dragon

Over the last 3 years, UK Trading Standards officers have seized more than one million illegal vapes. Most of these items, were in the process of being imported from China through London's Heathrow Airport. It's thought, however, that these seizures represent only 'the tip of the iceberg' (https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jun/23/millions-of-vapes-seized-in-uk-in-three-years-data-shows). The illegal vapes are often described in accompaning documentation, as 'atomisers'. They often have a elevated nicotine content, as well as high levels of lead, nickel and chromium. These vapes are generally brightly-coloured and come in flavours, designed to appeal to underage children. These vapes are, consequently, highly addictive and will damage developing physiological systems. Vaping in the UK, is consequently storing up health problems for our next generation. The best advice (from the NHS) is, if you don't smoke, don't start vaping. This message is, however, likely to have little traction, when up against kiddy media influencers on TikTok etc.